Microvision’s Show WX pico projector pimps your portable playing
Platinum members of the gaming community, if you ever felt like you didn’t have it all already with your fancy iPhone, worry not. Now you can show everyone how good you got it with Microvision’s SHOW WX, a pocket-sized projector with a laser display system that boasts 10 ANSI lumens, a 5000:1 contrast ratio, WVGA (848 x 480) resolution, and it never needs focusing. Its battery lasts about two hours on a single charge, too.
Nintendo DSi XL vs. Amazon Kindle: Which device is the better e-book reader?
The $189 Nintendo DSi XL is set to hit American shores on March 28th, after being the plaything of Japanese gamers since November (where its known as the Nintendo DSi LL). With the Nintendo DSi being able to double as an eBook reader one can think that the larger feel and screen of the Nintendo DSi XL would make it an even better system for reading on the go and, perhaps, be more versatile than the Amazon Kindle. Let’s do some comparisons.
Review: RealView V-Screen (PSP)
The V-Screen from Realview promises “stunning depth enhancement for your PSP games” by making the 2D screen image “look and feel far more realistic and exciting.” At least that’s what the box says. Inside the box you’ll find a plastic case where the PSP goes, with a magnifying glass — the V-Screen — attached at the top that flips out. Peer through that and PSP games should look more three-dimensional, if we’re to believe the box’s description.
Thrustmaster Metal Cases toughen up your Nintendo DSi LL
If you’re jonesing for a protective casing to safeguard your spanking new Nintendo DSi LL import, Thrustmaster (a company with one of the most giggle-worthy games ever) just may have the accessory for you.
Crafted of metal and shock-absorbing ABS, Thrustmaster’s Metal Cases allow gamers to protect their DSi LL with pimpocity as it comesin three colors: Infinite Black, Platinum Silver, and Sparkling Champage. The cases allow users to easily access all functions and connectors, without removing the console from its protective covering.
As an added bonus, the Metal Cases include an attachment clip, so that users can always keep their DSi LL console’s stylus safely with them, without worrying about losing it.
Thrustmaster’s $12.99 Metal Cases will be available in early April.
Pandora handheld begins shipping, homebrewers rejoice
Filed under: Emulation, Homebrew, and Modding, Gaming Gear
Emulation geeks unite! We’ve been hearing about the Pandora (the pocket-size gaming system/mobile internet device) for quite some time and I almost thought it would’ve ended up in Digital Press with the rest of gaming history, but no: it’s alive! Not only that, but the infection is shipping.
Homebrew games will most likely start spawning like crazy and may encourage the modding community to do some extra work. If it’s a huge success, it may even start becoming a thorn in the side of some of the bigger players in the gaming industry as emulations pop up from people’s basements. It can run Super Mario 64, for Jebus sake!
[Hat tip: Engadget, GP32X, openXile]
Realview V-Screen turns 2D PSP games to 3D
Although it’s been out since January, it’s worth it to note that Realview’s V-Screen can turn all your 2D PSP games into a 3D experience. It works by enhancing perceived depth of field in the graphics to give you something that will pop out more as opposed to looking flat.
This sounds similar to how modern day cinematography works in that your foreground can be more in focus and your background and mid-ground be out of focus and therefore a bit harder to see. However, I haven’t actually seen a demo of the product in action, but we just got one in the house so we’ll let you know howthe visuals play out in coming days.
Realview especially recommends the $39.99 V-Screen for racing games when you’re on the track and trying to tear it up. 2D NSFW content with this screen may be really something to check out (not that we condone such action, heh).
Will the Apple iPad change portable gaming?
Everything in the known universe is pointing toward the release of the much-rumored, much-talked about iPad during Apple’s press event tomorrow morning/afternoon. There’s been chatter of how this revolutionary portable computer will save the newspaper and magazine industries, change the way media is distributed, and give parents to lonely orphans, but oddly, there hasn’t been gaming talk, which is surprising considering the number of iPhone/iPod touch games are available in the App Store. Still, a few gaming journies have confessed that they’ve received invites to the big showcase, which hints that gaming will be a significant part of the iPad experience.
So as the Apple iPad is (hopefully) bring prepped for its world debut, take a look back at this article, penned just last month, which explains why I believe the Apple iPad will forever change the Apple video game experience and possibly threaten the big boys.
Agreed?
iGUGU Gamecore puts PC games on your TV
The single, most vital reason why I consider myself a console gamer more than a PC gamer is the relative stiffness of the experience. When playing games such as Dungeon Fighter Online, I’m in an upright chair, tapping away at a keyboard, while staring at a monitor. It’s very much like cubicle existence, and no where close to matching the comfort of being sprawled across a sofa with a wireless control pad in hand. It looks, however, that iGUGU may very well have a solution for my PC gaming gripes with the $79 Gamecore.
CES 2010: You Rock Guitar feels like an instrument, madd skills not needed
A new guitar game controller from Inspired Instruments may finally deliver that feeling of genuineness to “virtual musicians.” Being more than just a standard PS3/Wii/Xbox 360 game axe, this MIDI guitar also hooks up to your computer via USB (for creating music via popular programs like Garage Band, Finale, Acid) or into your iPod and iPhone.
That feeling of frets and strings will really make you think you’re Slash, but madd skills won’t be needed with the “You Rock” mode that allows beginners to eliminate all the wrong notes.
List price is $179.99. Here’s a preview video. If anyone plugs this thing into some analog grunge pedals and a kickin’ Marshal or Fender amp, let me know please.
Portable SNES will make you happy, wallet sad
Filed under: Emulation, Homebrew, and Modding, Gaming Gear
Sure, the Super NES was totally awesome, but would you be willing to blow $700 on the thing? Now, you may really love your Pilot Wings and Super Mario World, but we’re in the mother-of-all recessions here and $700 seems like quite a lot considering that you can play all those games for free these days. Besides, the controls on the thing look very awkward with the D-pad and buttons position way high (not to mention the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle-type color scheme going on).
On the upside, the display looks to be full color, and has a max resolution of 256 x 224 (which is even a hair sharper than the Nintendo DSi’s 256 x 192). Plus, there’s a 3.58-MHz processor in there . Not bad I guess, but for the price you can get a device that can do a whole lot more besides play SNES games. And with rumors of the Apple iSlate, who knows what apps and emulators may be coming out.
[Hat tip: Technabob & That Girl's Site]
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